Good Day
Casper
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
Good morning, Casper. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ At a Casper City Council session on April 14, Community Action Partnership counted 262 homeless residents plus nearly 100 more than last year. The count is a floor for local homelessness numbers and may help guide future support efforts. Oil City News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rocky Mountain Power will not add new wind or solar projects from 2027 through 2045 after PacifiCorp updated its long-range plan in March following the repeal of key federal tax credits. This shift may change energy costs for customers in the area. Oil City News
- ➤ Casper/Natrona County International airport is reporting more passengers boarding after Delta ended its Casper-to-Salt route a year and a half ago, and rising numbers show locals continue to fly despite the service loss. Casper Star-Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Michael Patrick Gallagher School of Irish Dance launches a four-week beginner course today to help families swap screen time for active learning. The course runs every Wednesday (ending May 6) in Casper. 104.7 KISS FM
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Casper has recorded 18.6 inches of snow this season—the least on record—while Cheyenne has 17.1 inches, marking its second least snowy season as extreme drought affects much of the state. Late-season snow may arrive later this week. Wyoming News Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Wyoming Department of Transportation announced the final phase of I-25 reconstruction will begin in Casper by contractor WW Clyde over the next couple of weeks. Traffic on April 24 will shift to one lane between Walsh Drive and Center Street with a 45 mph limit and width restrictions. Oil City News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Casper-Natrona County Health Department updated the City Council on service usage and funding challenges for programs like maternal care and disease response. The department will hold a medical countermeasure simulation in late summer with volunteer participation to test its emergency response. Oil City News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Starting May 1, Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park invites families to enjoy picnics, fishing, hiking and overnight stays in its rustic glamping cabins. The park is 6 miles from Casper on old 20/26 Highway and offers day passes and group shelter reservations — a local summer getaway. K2 Radio
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Casper's Fat Fish Racing invites bikers of all skill levels to join a summer mountain bike series with 8 events, featuring group rides and new trails for adventure + competition. Events run from June 1 at Sqaw Creek through August, offering family-friendly races and community fun. 104.7 KISS FM
- ➤ This season, Wyoming American Legion Baseball combined its Double A and Single A competitions into one Senior Legion, and coaches in smaller communities like Cody and Wheatland worry that playing against larger programs — including those from Casper and Cheyenne — could limit their competitive edge amid logistical challenges. Cowboy State Daily
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Widder’s Ball 2026
5-10 p.m. — Ramkota Hotel — $50 Stag / $95 Couple — Experience a night of dinner, drinks, and tall tales at the Widder’s Ball in Casper.
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Breakthrough Basketball Clinic
9 AM – 3 PM — WYO Sports Ranch — $225 — Enhance your shooting skills at this intensive basketball camp tailored for youth players.
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